Community Engagement Coordinator - Vancouver, Canada - The KidSafe Project Society

The KidSafe Project Society

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

ABOUT KIDSAFE

KidSafe is a non-profit British Columbia society that has been nurturing Vancouver's most resilient elementary school children since 1993, in partnership with the Vancouver School District.

We provide a safe space when school is not in session, where KidSafe children can come to learn, play, eat nutritiously, and just be kids.

We currently serve approximately 800 children annually who have been identified to us by professional, third-party referrers.

POSITION DETAILS

They will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with various stakeholders to increase awareness of and support for our agency.

Working closely with the Fund Development team, the Coordinator will be responsible for planning and executing events and activities related to relevant programs and campaigns undertaken by the organization.

Other duties will include general fundraising duties and projects as assigned.

Key Responsibilities include:

Event Coordination:

Project management of all KidSafe events which includes event setup and takedown including creating run sheets for events, assigning staff roles and volunteers, managing participant registrations and any other event logistics
Organize supplies, resources or any other needs for dayof event execution
Share event photos and donor thankyous postevent
Assist with the creation of sponsorship packages and funding proposals, as directed by Manager of Fund Development
Coordinating with catering services for food and beverage arrangements during events
Manage allocated events budget(s) with support from the Philanthropy team
Provides expertise in the development, organization, administration and execution of special events and keeping pre and post event details
Contributes to and helps implement plans to engage stakeholders and volunteers
Liaise with internal departments, committees and external clients to facilitate the coordination of event production.
Produce promotional materials and signage for internal & thirdparty events, including organizing KidSafe staff to attend and support as required

Digital Marketing Management:

Social media management for KidSafe's Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn accounts
Brainstorming/researching regular content and campaign ideas
Producing graphics, gathering and editing photos to post
Copywriting for the posts
Scheduling content at optimal posting times
Running analytics reports to track engagement
Oversee KidSafe's website including conducting updates to information, webpages and posting blog posts

Reports, Appeals & Grant Writing:

Produce and print impact reports following KidSafe's breaktime programs
Produce KidSafe's Annual Report in collaboration with Manager of Fund Development
Produce mass appeals 23x a year to encourage individual donations
Coordinate mailout system
Implement enewsletter strategy (using Mailchimp) to send out appeals, update audiences, and engage monthly donors
Assist with planning, production and implementation of fundraising campaigns
Assist with researching grants and grant writing, as assigned which includes producing budget breakdowns for specific grants, producing funding proposals and completing reports on funds used

QUALIFICATIONS

Postsecondary education or equivalent experience in communications, marketing, public relations or event management
Minimum of two years proven results with the management of small and large events/fundraisers
12 years of Marketing experience
Media Relations experience is an asset
Ability to attend and conduct presentations
Minimum 2 years of professional experience executing corporate or nonprofit events.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

Excellent oral and written communication skills; must be confident leading presentations and donor meetings
Social media management (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Hootsuite)
Experience with eTapestry (donor management) database, Canva (or related graphic design software), and Mailchimp are strong assets
Strong interpersonal skills in establishing successful working relationships both internally and externally
Proven ability to establish effective working relationships with all levels of management and senior volunteers
Strong organizational (time management), analytical, and problem solving skills
Ability to multitask, manage and meet tight deadlines
Must be able to work well independently and as a member of a team
Must have own transportation and the flexibility to work some evenings and weekends as needed for events and fundraisers
Willingness to help other teams with tasks outside of your job description and work towards a common goal

HOW TO APPLY
We thank all interested applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.